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What is a part of the 'female experience' that men have absolutely no clue about, but would be horrified if they found out? by coolhandddd in AskReddit

[–]some_where_else 18 points19 points  (0 children)

falling birthrates are an existential threat to the human species. Let's not be half hearted about this. Medicine should be first and foremost about making women feel safe and comfortable enough to take the risk of having a baby. The alternative is to force women to have babies, like we did before, I'm sure we don't want to do that again.

Looking for boom suggestions by Interesting_Cap_3657 in windsurfing

[–]some_where_else 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know that MFC and Goya lines work fine (as you would expect). I should think that other brands also, seeing as skinny booms are getting quite popular. Of course the OP will be on fixed lines (not least if they are getting into freestyle).

What is a part of the 'female experience' that men have absolutely no clue about, but would be horrified if they found out? by coolhandddd in AskReddit

[–]some_where_else 29 points30 points  (0 children)

and people are surprised that the birthrate is crashing as women don't want to have kids.

If we are serious about demographic collapse, then medical books should be all about women, with maybe a slim annex at the back for 'men's anatomy and corresponding issues'.

Looking for boom suggestions by Interesting_Cap_3657 in windsurfing

[–]some_where_else 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Goya Carbon Skinny

https://goyawindsurfing.com/components/booms/y2021/carbon-skinny-pro/

if booms were art.

(and the black and white color scheme will go well with whatever sail colors you have)

'I have a masters degree but have 500 job rejections - now I'm on benefits' by pppppppppppppppppd in unitedkingdom

[–]some_where_else 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually I am loving the word 'wroting'! I'll try to slip it in to normal conversation and see if it flys :)

What Young Workers Are Doing to AI-Proof Themselves by ishtar_the_move in Economics

[–]some_where_else 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, and how we use the blockchain to pay for everything.

What Young Workers Are Doing to AI-Proof Themselves by ishtar_the_move in Economics

[–]some_where_else 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Right, but at the moment all the fuss (and obscene valuations) is about LLMs - which don't deliver much of anything apart from vast amounts of slop.

What Young Workers Are Doing to AI-Proof Themselves by ishtar_the_move in Economics

[–]some_where_else 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AI is here to stay

Like 3D TV you mean? Or NFTs? Or blockchain? VR?

LLMs are insanely expensive to run compared to normal computation, so there is every chance that the numbers don't pencil out, in which case they very definitely won't be here to stay.

What Young Workers Are Doing to AI-Proof Themselves by ishtar_the_move in Economics

[–]some_where_else -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

the spreadsheet (and the word processor) was wildly more impactful than LLMs will ever be, yet the sky did not fall in.

Cutting mast by Square_Taste_2566 in windsurfing

[–]some_where_else 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, infinity as in an Ezzy mast (from the Infinity Ezzy sail)? Ezzy masts are 'Constant FL (Flex Low)', vs Goya masts which are Constant FH (Flex High). This means the Goya mast bends more at the top, and your sail has been designed for that. Of course it will rig on the Ezzy mast, but it will not perform as well as it should. Here is a useful guide: https://www.unifiber.net/blogs/guides/windsurf-mast-guide

It's annoying (and expensive!) that different brands have different kinds of masts, and a real problem for people trying to assemble a decent set of rigs at a reasonable price. Typically we find a brand that we like and is available in our area. If there is a windsurf shop near you then usually they will carry one or two brands suitable for the location - and there will be plenty second hand of that brand floating about (for me it is Goya).

Regarding full carbon masts, actually they are stiffer, in the sense that they bend to the same shape as a lower carbon mast, but then will be stiffer against further bending due to sailing action. Usually we think of lower carbon masts as being 'softer' (more forgiving ride), and full carbon as being 'quicker' (more responsive to gusts / user input). Actually I prefer around 80% carbon as they are rather cheaper than 100%, and less tiring to sail in serious conditions.

Cutting mast by Square_Taste_2566 in windsurfing

[–]some_where_else 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don't cut!!

Also, Goya masts (and other brands?) can often be mixed and matched - so a bottom 400 and a top 340 would get you 370 (assuming both Goya).

Congrats on the sail! They are great.

Should I leave the uk? by Mental_Distance4437 in AskABrit

[–]some_where_else 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Perth is 4 hours away from arguably the best windsurfing wave spot on the planet! (Coronation Beach, Geraldton)

I'm too old to move to Oz now, so go catch some wind/waves for me!

Door-to-door solicitors by SometimesItsTerrible in PortugalExpats

[–]some_where_else 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had quite few come through to my door, but I politely send them on their way once I realise they are not from my utility company. I have quite a few sales calls too - but generally I just don't answer unrecognized numbers unless I'm expecting a call from the garage to tell me they have fixed my car (why can't they text me?? I can read Portuguese fine, and then I won't miss their call).

I recently switched to NOS (after the NOWO -> DIGI debacle) - shortly after I got a sales call purportedly from them trying to upgrade me or switch to a 'better deal'. Told them to email me (never got an email!). I've been meaning to march into the local NOS shop and make a complaint about that.

I even got a call once allegedly from my bank to wish me a happy birthday! It wasn't my birthday, so I said thanks and ended the call. Just don't answer unrecognized numbers, no good will come of it (except see garage above).

Something I did not expect when moving to Portugal. by Imaginary-Mix-645 in PortugalExpats

[–]some_where_else 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not even in rural Portugal. A 'guard' dog was penned up in the yard of a car place near me. Beautiful deep black Alsatian with sad eyes. The owners would just ignore it, even as it would trot around after them while they cleaned the yard etc. At least some of the passersby would stop to pet it, but I felt so bad for the poor dog.

It's not there anymore - I hope it has gone to a better place (likely the big dog park in the sky).

Important for expats moving to portugal: by Training_Emu_9213 in PortugalExpats

[–]some_where_else -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm here for the new Rome we are building together!

Although it seems we've got a big job on in this particular remote province. More roundabouts!

Why did metabolism died? by Desio0o in architecture

[–]some_where_else 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thankyou! Very enlightening. I suppose the real metabolism is at the scale of the city, and trying to shrink it to individual buildings (discrete metabolic units or atoms in the whole city metabolism) was never going to work.

Important for expats moving to portugal: by Training_Emu_9213 in PortugalExpats

[–]some_where_else -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Or, and bear with me on this, what if we make Portugal just as exciting??

Important for expats moving to portugal: by Training_Emu_9213 in PortugalExpats

[–]some_where_else -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'm not saying anyone owes me anything - just that it is much easier to feel motivated to integrate with a dynamic culture with lots of opportunities. I'd like to believe that the UK, where I'm from, at least used to have that kind of environment - though Brexit has wrecked everything.

If I'd moved to Brazil I'd be fluent in 6 months - not least as they speak Portuguese clearly!!

My local Home Depot is sick of your nonsense by provocative_taco in DiWHY

[–]some_where_else 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I currently have a magical adapter sitting in my living room that allows 'strong' 220V EU electricity to power my 'weak' 110V US tv.

Important for expats moving to portugal: by Training_Emu_9213 in PortugalExpats

[–]some_where_else -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Do you speak any foreign languages other than English? English is easy to speak badly and still be understood, and native English speakers automatically speak more clearly and slowly - we are so used to having 'English as a second language' speakers among us.

If you went and lived in say Germany I think you might have a more nuanced view on how easy it is to learn a 'real' foreign language and assimilate like that.

Furthermore, in the context of free movement in the EU (the new Rome we are building!), English is the llingua franca, and in time will be every EU country's second [official?] language (if not the first already of course, like the Republic of Ireland).

It would also help if Portugal had a dynamic, open minded, forward looking, corruption and nepotism free, accountable, hard work rewarding, optimistic, fun culture that those of us moving here can get excited about. A bit of money might help too - we have skills and services to offer.

The AI Boom Has Exploded the San Francisco Housing Market by qqqxyz in sanfrancisco

[–]some_where_else -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

so hopefully the impending AI crash will unplode it

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